Provo city council approves Google Fiber deal

But CenturyLink Inc., which provides Internet service in the area, is not pleased with the city council's decision. Company officials sent a letter to Provo saying they were not made aware the city was shopping the system. Norman said that's not true, and that the city has the documentation to prove it.

Google hopes to begin installing the network in the first homes and neighborhoods by the end of 2013, Wandres said. Once the citywide broadband is up and running, it will improve the way teachers teach, students study and businesses operate, Norman said.